Letter Carrier Phyllis Garcia was recently making deliveries in a Santa Fe, NM, neighborhood when she grew concerned about a customer whose mail was piling up. Garcia got no answer when she knocked on the man’s door and rang his bell, so she checked with neighbors, who had seen no sign of him in several […]
Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, the seventh installment in the popular Lighthouse series of stamps, was dedicated Aug. 6 at Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ. The site is home to Navesink, one of the featured lighthouses. Linda Malone, the Postal Service’s engineering systems vice president, spoke during the ceremony and said “it’s easy to see […]
The Postal Service is discontinuing production of its Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelope. The envelope, which is only sold online at usps.com/postalstore, will remain available until January or while supplies last. Customers who currently use Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelopes are encouraged to place orders before supplies are depleted. Once supplies […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1, True or false: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers VaccineFinder, a free online service that lists COVID-19 vaccination sites with open appointments nearby. a) True b) False 2, How […]
“The List” highlighting canine stamps generated such good feelings. Thanks for sharing them. […]
USPS has been testing Extended Mail Forwarding for only about a year, but the service is already a hit with customers. “It’s very successful, beyond what we had projected,” said Liz Flake, a senior address management support analyst who is part of team that developed the service. So far, 1.1 million customers have signed up […]
The Postal Service wants employees to be aware of the risk of wildfires. Currently, 107 blazes are roaring across the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, a support center for wildland fires and other emergencies. Oregon, Montana and Northern California are especially hard hit. For the latest on USPS operational status in […]
USPS is offering savings on Mastercard and Visa gift card purchases at select Post Offices this month. From Aug. 7-20, customers and employees will receive $3.95 off the purchase fee of Mastercard gift cards valued at $100. From Aug. 21-Sept. 3, customers and employees will save $3.95 on the purchase fee of Visa gift cards […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the practice of mindfulness. The session, “Modern Day Mindfulness,” will be held Thursday, Aug. 12, at noon EDT. Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Virginia Hospital Center will conduct the webinar and provide an overview of the art of mindfulness, including […]
Norman Bills, a rural carrier from Jamaica, VT, was recently making deliveries when he grew concerned about a 97-year-old customer whose mail was piling up. Seeing no sign of the man at home or in the immediate vicinity, Bills requested a wellness check. Responding police officers conducted a search and found the customer incapacitated at […]
Before Portland, OR, carrier technician Steven Lusk sets off into the record-breaking heat of his adopted hometown, he goes through his daily checklist to make sure he has what he needs for work: Sunscreen? Check. Polarized sunglasses? Check. Water? Check. Hat, breathable shirt, leather shoes? Check, check, check. The Southern California native says he is […]
On Aug. 6, the Postal Service will release Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, the seventh installment in the popular Lighthouse stamp series. The five stars of the finale are New York’s Montauk Point Lighthouse, Navesink in New Jersey, Pennsylvania’s Erie Harbor Pierhead Light, Delaware’s Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse and the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Where does Sharpy, the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey featured on the Heritage Breeds stamps, reside? a) Guilford, CT b) Mount Vernon, VA c) New York City d) None of the above […]
I really loved “To Sharpy, with love,” the article about the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey featured on the new Heritage Breeds stamps. Sharpy is a beautiful animal. […]
The USPS letter carrier academy in New York City has changed its name to honor the late Anthony Puccio, a postal employee whose work ethic set a high standard for others to follow. The Anthony Puccio Letter Carrier Academy, located at a Manhattan Post Office, features a mural of Puccio painted by Michael Mateo Sr., […]
USPS is reminding employees about a new service that ensures timely deliveries for customers who request expedited packaging supplies (EPS). These supplies — including corrugated containers, envelopes, pressure-sensitive labels and decals — are specially designed for use with domestic and international Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services, at no additional cost to customers. All expedited packaging […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to check your health records and make sure you’ve received all relevant vaccinations and boosters. Immunity from childhood vaccines can subside over time, and we become susceptible to different diseases as adults. While the COVID-19 vaccine is at the forefront of our national conversation, you may find […]
Congrats to Sharpy — the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey featured at the recent Heritage Breeds stamps dedication ceremony — for helping people understand donkeys are good-natured. […]
Robert Brown, a custodian at the Youngstown, OH, Processing and Distribution Facility, was on duty recently when he grew concerned about a colleague who didn’t look well. Brown approached the man, who was in medical distress, and immediately rendered first aid while 911 was called. Emergency responders soon arrived to provide further assistance, and the […]
Drew Barrymore is an actress, film producer and talk show host. She’s also a fan of the U.S. Mail. Barrymore recently posted a video on Instagram describing her excitement after receiving a letter from her daughter at sleepaway camp. “I’m the most proud parent right now. I got mail from my daughter and she’s at […]
On July 30, the Postal Service will release Raven Story, its latest Forever stamp. The character of Raven is important for many of the Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly those in the Pacific Northwest. Stories and myths about the trickster bird are legion. The new stamp references a Tlingit creation myth and shows Raven […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. The USPS Connect Local pilot program recently launched in two Texas cities. What are they? a) Austin, Dallas b) Dallas, Houston c) Houston, San Antonio d) San Antonio, Waco 2. Which […]
The Postal Service has published National Update’s latest edition and mailed it to employees’ homes. The publication — a national edition of Area Update, the organization’s print newsletter for employees — was introduced last year. The latest edition features stories from across the nation, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s visit to USPS facilities in Missouri […]
The Postal Service has installed software on ACE computers that permanently displays workstation specifications and other information on the desktop. The information will be particularly helpful to users seeking assistance from the IT Service Desk. Finding workstation specifications can be cumbersome for many users. Some information, such as serial and device identification numbers, can be […]
A stamp honoring visionary author Ursula K. Le Guin, the 33rd in the Postal Service’s Literary Arts series, will be released July 27. Le Guin wrote prolifically in several genres but was best known for such richly imagined science fiction as “The Left Hand of Darkness” and “The Lathe of Heaven.” She was a success […]
The Postal Service no longer requires employees and contractors who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to wear face coverings, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. The updated face covering policy, announced July 16, aligns with new guidance from the Centers for […]
Harley Hensley, the Postmaster of Murphy, NC, was recently making a Priority Mail Express delivery when he spotted a woman walking aimlessly on curvy, rural stretch of highway. As Hensley stopped to check on the woman, he saw a wrecked car at the bottom of a ravine and heard a man — her husband — […]
Amy Gibbs knows a little customer appreciation goes a long way. The USPS strategic communications specialist picked up a cheery card at Grand Central Terminal Post Office in Manhattan, put heartfelt pen to paper, affixed a Forever stamp to the envelope and addressed it to a high-profile resident in her Connecticut District who’s a big […]
The Postal Service’s Western Wear stamps, an homage to cowboy couture, will be released July 23. The stamps come in booklets of 20 and depict four iconic garments and accessories: cowboy hat, boots, shirt and belt buckle. Cacti, stars and other symbols of the West dot the stamps’ backgrounds. Cowboy clothing often was inspired by […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Which of the following dancers did not participate in the dedication ceremony for the Tap Dance stamps? a) Ayodele Casel b) Savion Glover c) Michela Marino Lerman d) Max Pollak 2. […]